Cheap fix for Limp mode cased my leaking mounts

fixmyD5 · May 28th, 2013, 12:01

My 2002 V70 D5 has been going into limp mode,
but no dash warning.

It turns out to be the dreaded leaking front engine mount.

Heres the cure for the limp mode tripping untill I get round to replacing
the mount.

Pull off the rubber vacuum pipe at the mount.
Seal the end of pipe with suitable sized piece of anything!!!

Enjoy driving without any limp mode as you have fooled ecu into thinking
no leak. JOB DONE

HOPE THIS IS USEFUL TO SOMEBODY COS ITS BEEN A PAIN IN THE
BUTT FOR ME FOR WEEKS!!

LJD · May 29th, 2013, 19:57

Had mine changed last week . S/H units , but tested to see they hold pressure etc .

too much other work done to tell if they made a difference, But by god the car is faster !!

fixmyD5 · May 29th, 2013, 20:03

Good mate.

Cant believe how something like engine mount can affect
performance.

Stupid design really.

Glad you fixed your car too, mines like a rocket ship now!!

artiedtke · May 29th, 2013, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by fixmyD5

Cant believe how something like engine mount can affect
performance.

You're loosing vacuum due to the leaky mount. IIRC the VGT on these cars are vacuum controlled, so no vacuum = no boost.

May 28th, 2013, 12:01	#1
fixmyD5 New Member Last Online: May 29th, 2013 20:24 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: cheshire	Cheap fix for Limp mode cased my leaking mounts My 2002 V70 D5 has been going into limp mode, but no dash warning. It turns out to be the dreaded leaking front engine mount. Heres the cure for the limp mode tripping untill I get round to replacing the mount. Pull off the rubber vacuum pipe at the mount. Seal the end of pipe with suitable sized piece of anything!!! Enjoy driving without any limp mode as you have fooled ecu into thinking no leak. JOB DONE HOPE THIS IS USEFUL TO SOMEBODY COS ITS BEEN A PAIN IN THE BUTT FOR ME FOR WEEKS!!

May 29th, 2013, 19:57	#2
LJD I've Been Banned Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2021 18:48 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: london	Had mine changed last week . S/H units , but tested to see they hold pressure etc . too much other work done to tell if they made a difference, But by god the car is faster !!

May 29th, 2013, 20:03	#3
fixmyD5 New Member Last Online: May 29th, 2013 20:24 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: cheshire	Good mate. Cant believe how something like engine mount can affect performance. Stupid design really. Glad you fixed your car too, mines like a rocket ship now!!

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